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23 Apr 11 - 09:20 AM (#3141005) Subject: Review: Martin & Neil 'Tear Down the Walls' From: BluesmanJames Maybe its silly but I started listening to this recording and sing its praises again (after 40 odd years) Vince Martin and the Late Fred Neil recorded this in the early 60's with John Sebastian and the late Felix Paparardi on guitarron (Mexican Bass guitar) Two twelve guitars The singing and playing are, my opinion, fantastic! The songs like the title cut and "Toy Balloon" are exemplary Whats interesting to note is the at this time Vince Martin was the "real star" as he had in AM hit with "Cindy Oh Cindy" with Vince Martin and the Tarriers Just to let everyone know, Vince is still around. He is living in Brooklyn, NY and he posts on Facebook Some of you might have this in your vinyl collections somewhere stashed away Some of you, this may be the first time hearing it. I envy you the first experience. You can find it both on Amazon and I-Tunes (as well as Vince's Martin latest CD "Jazmin" about life in Coconut Groove" where he in Fred lived in the 60's I believe this recording is worth revisiting |
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23 Apr 11 - 09:34 AM (#3141009) Subject: RE: Review: Martin & Neil 'Tear Down the Walls' From: GUEST,999 Felix Pappalardi, no offense. |
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23 Apr 11 - 09:42 AM (#3141013) Subject: RE: Review: Martin & Neil 'Tear Down the Walls' From: BluesmanJames Thank your for the correction. He was shot by his ex lover Gail Collins over some lovers quarrel in the early to middle 80's |
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23 Apr 11 - 09:48 AM (#3141016) Subject: RE: Review: Martin & Neil 'Tear Down the Walls' From: GUEST,999 I met both Felix and Fred back in the day--Night Owl Cafe run by Joe Morro (sp). They were both nice guys, and Fred`s voice--hoooooooly. That man could sing. I`m glad you`ve started this thread BJ. |
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23 Apr 11 - 09:52 AM (#3141018) Subject: RE: Review: Martin & Neil 'Tear Down the Walls' From: BluesmanJames Vince had an incredible voice.Did you ever hear the original "Cindy Oh Cindy" that was 1956 I beleive. Vince can still sing He is in his 70';s now but in his prime he was something else. |
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23 Apr 11 - 09:55 AM (#3141020) Subject: RE: Review: Martin & Neil 'Tear Down the Walls' From: GUEST,999 I loved that song I think Cindy, O Cindy Cindy don`t let me down I`ll write you a letter soon And I`ll be homeward bound I joined the navy to see the world And nowhere could I find A girl as sweet as Cindy The girl I left behind That`s all I recall, but if that`s the song you mean, it`s one of the first songs I ever learned to play on guitar. |
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23 Apr 11 - 10:00 AM (#3141022) Subject: RE: Review: Martin & Neil 'Tear Down the Walls' From: BluesmanJames Thats the one. I think Erik Darling - 12 string player for The Rooftop singes was a member of The Tarriers |
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23 Apr 11 - 10:06 AM (#3141026) Subject: RE: Review: Martin & Neil 'Tear Down the Walls' From: GUEST,999 You are mentioning some heavy-duty people from back in the day. The run at the beginning of Walk Right In has gotta rank up there with Beethoven`s da-da-da daaa for sticking in a guy`s memory. That song may have been the first time I ever heard a 12-string guitar. Can remember the year, but man, I do remember the sound. |
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23 Apr 11 - 10:12 AM (#3141028) Subject: RE: Review: Martin & Neil 'Tear Down the Walls' From: BluesmanJames That run was based on the "Leadbelly bass runs" Erik was a great student. I admired and respected him thought I had issues on Libertarian/Ayn Rand philosophy As I said before,Vince Martin is around and on facebook He still has his wits about him and he speaks/sings at least three languages. |
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23 Apr 11 - 10:14 AM (#3141030) Subject: RE: Review: Martin & Neil 'Tear Down the Walls' From: bobad There's a wonderful little video on YouTube of Vince recounting how he got his start in the music business, the recording of Cindy Oh Cindy, and some great anecdotes. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=624ihLg6qVs |
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23 Apr 11 - 07:30 PM (#3141343) Subject: RE: Review: Martin & Neil 'Tear Down the Walls' From: BluesmanJames http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hvybXO705k&feature=player_embedded#at=12 |